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First being diagnosed with basal skin carcinoma in 2013, Hugh told WHO Magazine last month that he’s had four skin cancers in the last 18 months

Speaking to the mag, he said his doctor has told him the cancer is likely to resurface, but that it’s manageable – telling him ‘if that’s your only cross to bear in life, you should be so lucky.’

According to GMA, the Pan actor is now helping to make and promote affordable sunscreen for children.

Protecting him from the sun: Hugh, who first was diagnosed with a basal skin carcinoma in 2013, said his kids are always making sure he's sitting in the shade

While on the morning TV show Hugh also opened up about playing Wolverine for the final time, after revealing that 2017's Wolverine 3 would his last film as the iconic super hero.

'I came home to [wife Deborra-Lee Furness] and I said "Deb, one more." And the moment I said that I knew it was right,' he explained, adding 'You’re much better off finishing when your gut says to you this is the right time.'

Hugh first played Wolverine in 2000's X-Men, a film that launched his illustrious career in the United States, and first revealed the news last week on Dr. Oz.

His run as the popular mutant has resulted in one of the most lucrative film franchises of all time - the combined box office of the X-Men flicks he's fronted is 2.69billion.

Last call: He also opened up about playing Wolverine for the final time, revealing he told wife Deborra-Lee Furness after 2014's Days Of Future Past that he'd play the character 'one more' time

Made his mark: His run as the popular mutant has resulted in one of the most lucrative film franchises of all time - the combined box office of the X-Men flicks he's fronted is 2.69billion

But it's not all about the box office for Hugh, as he's taken part in various philanthropic projects as of late.

In July he'll be seen in Dukale's Dream, a documentary that explores the exploitation of coffee growers in Ethiopia.

On Wednesday he shared a teaser clip to Instagram revealing that he'll take part in Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day on Friday, revealing:

'I've been working with Jamie Oliver on something special for Food Revolution Day this Friday, May 15.'

Jamie, a famed English celebrity chef, is campaigning for 'practical food education in schools across the world' to combat what he describes as a growing obesity epidemic.

'It’s essential that we arm future generations with the life skills they urgently need in order to lead healthier, happier, more productive lives,' he writes on the Food Revolution petition.

For the cause: On Thursday Hugh Jackman announced he'd be joining Jamie Oliver for Food Revolution Day on Friday, teasing that the pair have been working on 'something special'